The board of trustees of Elizade University, on the recommendation of the governing council, has approved the appointment of Prof. Philip Oguntunde, a distinguished scholar in ecohydrology and water resources engineering, as the new vice chancellor of the university, effective January 1, 2026.
A statement by the registrar, Mr. Omololu Adegbenro, described Prof. Oguntunde as an accomplished academic and administrator with a formidable record of scholarship, research, leadership and institutional development.
A first class graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof Oguntunde, born in 1969, holds a PhD degree in environmental hydrology and water engineering from the University of Bonn, Germany, alongside advanced leadership training in higher education management. He rose through the ranks at FUTA to become professor in 2014.
With over 100 publications in high-impact journals, multiple books and monographs, and supervision of over 15 PhD and 20 master’s graduates, Prof. Oguntunde is widely respected for his research depth and mentoring capacity. He has also attracted multi-million-naira and foreign currency grants, driving research, capacity building and infrastructural growth.
He has served in several strategic leadership roles, including deputy vice chancellor (development) for two terms, member of governing council, and director, University Advancement Centre, FUTA, while facilitating strong local and international collaborations.
A Fellow of leading professional and scientific bodies in Nigeria and abroad, Oguntunde’s appointment underscores Elizade University’s commitment to academic excellence, research innovation and world-class university governance.
